Finance Assistant In Istanbul
Nov 24, 2025 • Farheen begum • Job Openings / Employment & HR Notices
Finance Assistant
Contract Type : Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Vacancy Type : Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type : General Service
Grade : G-4
Responsibilities
*Prepare payment request with proper verification of support documents and invoice verification.
*Enter transaction in WAVE.
*Reconcile and review payable/receivable vendor's account and ensure clearing procedure have been made on specific time according to contract or PO. Follow up with outstanding advances.
*Monitoring and follow up with procurement department for clearance of commitments due on/before closing of running month.
*Deal with the bank as necessary, including monitoring the mission’s balances in the bank ; checking the Bank Balance everyday.
*Ensure that payments and other financial transactions are done in a timely and efficient manner;
*Proper recording/filing of hard copy of financial documents.
*Ensure correctness of disbursements and adherence to IOM accounting rules and procedures;
*Prepare weekly payment schedule in coordination with other departments (i.e AVRR, Operations, CO/PDO and MHAC)
*Calculate weekly operational advance needs and submit the advance requests to Ankara Finance Unit and related banks.
*Disburse operational advance cash payments to beneficiaries while assisting other departments (i.e AVRR, Operations, CO/PDO and MHAC).
*Carry-out the weekly cash count with National Finance and Administrative Officer for the operational advance and keep the vendor account balance at minimum by preparing the payment documents on timely manner
*Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration with Professional certification as Chartered Accountant or certified public accountant will be highly regarded or an equivalent combination of relevant training and field experience, specifically in IOM accounting systems with at least two years of finance and accounting experience.Experience
Knowledge of IOM accounting systems, ORACLE software and procedures a distinct advantage. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and to analyze and interpret source information and data. High level of computer literacy is required, particularly in IOM computerized accounting systems. Good knowledge of MS office, specifically EXCEL.
Skills
Good communication skills. Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for Results, respect for diversity and creative thinking. Ability to lead, coach and work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds are a requirement.
Languages
Fluency in English and Turkish is required.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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